Shirohebi Benzaiten

📍 Tochigi, Moka · Kugeshita Nishi 2-63, Moka-shi, Tochigi

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About

Founded1920

EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken

RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)

FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)

HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/

History

This Shirohebi Benzaiten, as its name suggests, enshrines Benzaiten, who is associated with white snakes. Benzaiten is known as the deity of music, eloquence, wealth, and water, and is particularly said to have benefits for improving financial fortune, bringing good luck, and matchmaking. The precincts have a mysterious atmosphere, as if symbolizing white snakes, and are said to bring good fortune to visitors. Here, many people worship praying for financial luck and good relationships.